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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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